Dissection of anterior aspect of vertebral column

Lumbar region.

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Dissection of anterior aspect of vertebral column

Lumbar region.

Parts of the lumbar vertebrae and the body of the sacrum have been cut away to expose the lower end of the dural sac. The entire iliopsoas muscle has been uncovered by removing surrounding soft tissues.

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Medial diaphragmatic arcuate ligament (medial lumbar arch)

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Sympathetic trunk

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Psoas major muscle

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Body of vertebra L. V (cut in saggital plane)

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Iliac crest

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Iliacus muscle

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Greater trochanter of femur

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Minor trochanter

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Anterior longitudinal ligament (joined above this level by right crus of diaphragm which has been cut off)